Travel Opportunities
In recent years we've been to New Orleans, Boston, Denver, Las Vegas and EVERY year we go to ISRAEL. YLD trips offer participants the opportunity to create lifelong connections, meet young adults from across the country and learn more about Federation and relevant issues affecting the Jewish community.
YLD Summer Trip to Israel
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Join us for an incredible summer experience in Israel, a trip of a lifetime and a trip with a purpose. Save the dates of July 1-10, 2012 for the National Young Leadership Trip to Israel. This trip gives YLD participants the unique opportunity to tour, learn and discover Israel with young professionals from Chicago and across the country! Don't just see Israel through the windows of a bus; experience Israel and deepen your connection to Israeli life and culture.
Upcoming Events:
- Information Session - Monday, March 5 at 6pm at the Jewish United Fund (30 South Wells): Join other interested trip participants in learning more about the trip and meet the trip Co-Chairs, Melissa Burstein and Steve Levine. Refreshments will be served! Register for the free event here.
- Bring A Friend Happy Hour and Trip Reunion - Sunday, April 1 (time and location TBD): Join past trip participants and interested travelers at a fun location to celebrate the trip and learn more. Feel free to bring friends, family and colleagues who want to go to Israel with YLD! Registration will open soon.
Check out a draft intinerary of the trip here. Registration for the trip will be open soon and check here regularly for updates. For more information about the trip, please contact Sally Preminger in the YLD office at 312-357-4880.
See photos from past YLD missions.
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National Conferences
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Join YLD in Vegas for TribeFest 2012, March 25 to 27! TribeFest is an entertaining, interactive and educational celebration that will draw over 1,500 Jewish young adults (ages 22-45) from across North America. TribeFest will reflect the vibrant setting of its host city, Las Vegas, offering meaningful, fun, and top-quality content. Through presentations by dynamic leaders in politics, entertainment, music, art, food, religion and other aspects of Jewish life, TribeFest will offer attendees many ways to connect to their own Judaism and how they see themselves as part of the community. For more details and to register please visit www.tribefest.org.
For more information, please contact Caryn Fields in the YLD office at 312-357-4543.
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Have coffee with us to learn about how to get involved with YLD. We’ll help you find your fit in Chicago’s Jewish Community. Email us to set up a coffee date!
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In recent years we’ve been to New Orleans, Boston, Denver, Las Vegas and EVERY year we go to ISRAEL. Learn more about the upcoming trips in YLD.
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YLD's Big Event was held on Saturday, December 10, 2011 to kick off YLD's 2012 Campaign. The event featured comedian Jimmy Fallon and exceeded all expectations, with over 2,600 attendees! Check out our video to hear what your friends are saying about the evening!
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